Mountain
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1969 in Long Island, New York, United States
- Active: 1969 - 2020
Biography
Mountain was an American hard rock band formed in 1969 by Leslie West and Felix Pappalardi. The classic lineup made 'Climbing!' (1970), with 'Mississippi Queen', and 'Nantucket Sleighride' (1971). West led the band in various forms until his death in 2020. Mississippi Queen remains a classic-rock radio staple and one of the most covered riffs of its era. Their influence endures.
Genres
Mountain Discography
- Climbing! (1970) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Flowers of Evil (1971) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Nantucket Sleighride (1971) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- The Best of Mountain (1973) - Compilation - rated 3.89/5
- Avalanche (1974) - Album - rated 3.14/5
- Twin Peaks (1974) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Go for Your Life (1985) - Album - rated 2.6/5
- Super Hits (1998) - Compilation
- High (2002) - Album
Members
- Leslie West - guitar, vocals (1969–1972; 1973–2019)
- Felix Pappalardi - bass, vocals (1969–1972)
- Steve Knight - keyboards (1969–1972)
- Corky Laing - drums, vocals (1969–1972; 1985–2019)